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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.93, 950.73 and 402.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.93, 950.73 and 402.49 is: 603.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.93 : 950.73 = 402.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.93/950.73 = 402.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.93x = 950.73 × 402.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.93x = 382,659.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,659.32/633.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.63

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